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Gabriel "Gabe" Seldess

Support for clearer thinking and stronger relationships

LMFT Illinois

Experience
20 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Gabriel

Gabriel "Gabe" Seldess is an Illinois-licensed marriage and family therapist who helps people clarify what matters most and move toward more satisfying relationships and daily life.

Background and approach

He focuses on identifying obstacles that keep clients from feeling well and works with them to build a practical road map toward improved mood, communication, and decision making. With a collaborative tone, Gabe begins by exploring current life circumstances and the client’s vision for the future so that goals feel personally meaningful.

Drawing on two decades of clinical experience, he blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with family systems perspectives to examine how beliefs and expectations form and influence behavior. He integrates mindfulness, behavioral strategies, and motivational interviewing to address mood management, problem solving, and strengthening communication skills for self-advocacy.

Gabe’s background includes training at the Family Institute at Northwestern and long experience working with relationship challenges, anxiety, stress, and family dynamics across a range of concerns.

Approach and Access: Therapeutic Methods Online

Gabe commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in online work. CBT focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress. ACT emphasizes values and committed action, helping people accept difficult feelings while moving toward a life that matters to them.

Finding the right approach is part of the collaborative process. Gabe works with clients to determine which methods best match their concerns, goals, and personal preferences, and may blend elements from different modalities to fit each person’s needs.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to increase convenience and flexibility. These options allow people to engage in therapy from varied locations and to choose formats that fit their schedules and communication styles, while retaining a focus on practical skill-building, mood management, and improved communication.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Gabe work with?
He addresses a broad set of issues including stress, anxiety, relationship and family problems, parenting struggles, career questions, addictions, grief, intimacy issues, anger, self-esteem, and mood concerns.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His approach is collaborative and goal-oriented, combining CBT with family-informed work, mindfulness, behavioral techniques, and motivational interviewing to help clients make practical changes.
What experience does he bring to therapy?
Gabe has about 20 years of clinical experience and has worked with individuals, couples, and families on relationship difficulties, anxiety, stress management, and related concerns.
What credentials and location should I know about?
He is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) practicing in Illinois, license number IL LMFT 166000965.
Does he provide services in other languages or accept international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for online work?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Fees vary with location and therapist availability; sessions operate through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working with him?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesCareer difficulties

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changesCoaching

Additional focus areas

Blended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesGuilt and shameInfidelityLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

Illinois

Languages

English